Technical Manager (Appointed Person)

Ainscough Crane Hire; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual retention bonus

Company car

24 days annual leave (+ service days)

Group life assurance 3x salary

Pension 4% employer / 5% employee

Job summary

Ainscough Crane Hire, based in Lancaster, seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical function at the Lancaster depot. You will translate site visits and crane expertise into safe, practical lifting solutions and drive commercial outcomes from enquiry to completion.

The role requires an Appointed Person with crane and contract lift experience, plus strong health and safety knowledge and customer-facing confidence. A UK driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Appointed Person with crane/contract lift knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence and strong Health & Safety understanding.
• Good geographical knowledge of the local area.

Responsibilities

• Carry out customer site visits and develop opportunities into confirmed hire contracts.
• Work with customers at all levels to establish the most effective lifting solution.
• Produce high-quality site surveys, method statements, drawings and risk assessments.
• Ensure all lifting solutions meet industry standards and company procedures.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards under commercial pressure.
• Take ownership from enquiry through completion.
• Provide technical support to the depot team.
• Build strong customer relationships and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Appointed Person (CPCS A61)

Contract lift experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Geographical knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English (A*-C)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Manager - Lancaster

Location

Lancaster

Ainscough Crane Hire are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join our Lancaster depot.

This is a key role for someone who understands the technical side of lifting operations and can combine strong industry knowledge with excellent customer and commercial awareness. You'll be responsible for turning site visits and technical expertise into safe, practical and commercially viable lifting solutions - from initial enquiry through to completion.

If you're an experienced Appointed Person who knows cranes, contract lifts and what it takes to deliver the right solution for the customer, we want to hear from you.

What'si n it for you?

• Bi-annual retention bonus
• Company car
• 24 days' annual leave, plus additional service days at 2, 5 and 10 years
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday each year via salary sacrifice
• Group life assurance - 3 x basic salary
• Pension - 4% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution

About Ainscough Crane Hire

Ainscough Crane Hire is the UK's leading crane hire company, operating from 30 locations across the country.

Our teams deliver everything from crane hire and contract lifts through to complex and specialist lifting projects. Whatever the job, safety is at the heart of how we operate through our Always Make the Safe Choice ethos.

Our reputation has been built on more than just the size of our fleet and national network. It comes from the expertise, professionalism and pride of the people who make every lift happen.

The Role

As Technical Manager, you'll be the technical link between our customers and the depot, providing expert advice and developing lifting solutions that are safe, practical and commercially effective.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Carrying out customer site visits and developing opportunities into confirmed hire contracts
• Working closely with customers at all levels to establish the most effective lifting solution
• Producing high-quality site surveys, method statements, technical drawings and risk assessments
• Ensuring all lifting solutions meet the required industry standards, regulations and company procedures
• Maintaining the highest standards of Health & Safety, regardless of commercial pressures
• Taking ownership of work from initial enquiry through to completion
• Providing technical expertise and support to the depot team
• Building strong customer relationships and representing Ainscough professionally at every opportunity
• Ensuring work is prioritised and delivered within agreed timescales
• Keeping fully up to date with the products and services offered by Ainscough
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, service delivery and the effectiveness of the role
• Supporting the wider depot team with general operational requirements when required

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with proven technical experience within the crane and contract lift sector, alongside the ability to communicate confidently with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders.

Essential

• Previous experience working as an Appointed Person
• CPCS A61 Appointed Person Blue Card
• Experience within cranes and contract lift
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Good geographical knowledge of the local area
• Good transport and logistical knowledge
• Minimum A*-C GCSE in Maths and English
• Proven ability to work to clearly defined plans and deliver against objectives

Desirable

• CPCS A62 Crane Supervisor Blue Card
• CPCS A40 Slinger/Signaller Blue Card

Skills & Experience

You'll need to be confident working with both people and technical information, with the ability to:

• Use Microsoft Office packages and AutoCAD confidently
• Influence and negotiate effectively with customers and stakeholders
• Manage challenging situations and achieve appropriate outcomes
• Organise and prioritise your workload effectively
• Simplify complex technical information and communicate it clearly
• Communicate confidently and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and better ways of working

Ready for your next move?

If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise, industry knowledge and customer relationships can make a real difference, we'd like to hear from you.

Join Ainscough Crane Hire and become part of a team that is committed to delivering the right solution, safely, professionally and efficiently - every time.